Spotting Kyson, she burst into the room and exclaimed brightly, âDaddyâ¦â
Both Phillis and Kyson were taken aback.
Kyson spotted Destinee, the five-year-old, scampering toward him on her small legs.
âDaddy, hug me!â
Kysonâs somber mood vanished instantly.
He leaned down and lifted Destinee into his arms, letting her settle on his lap.
Destinee pressed her face against Kysonâs.
âDaddy, hugâ¦â
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Kyson gazed at his little goddaughter and affectionately stroked her head.
Phillis was stunned.
She observed their warm interaction for a moment before exclaiming, âKyson, youâre not married yet.
You have a child out of wedlock! How dare you go on a blind date with me!â
âSilence!â Destinee scowled and glared at Phillis.
âI am not a child out of wedlock.
I am Daddyâs daughter.
My mommy is kinder, wealthier, and more beautiful and elegant than you.
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Destinee eyed Phillis critically and said, âOld lady, is your mirror too foggy to see your face clearly? My daddy is so handsome, and youâre not at his level at all!â
Phillis retorted, âAre you calling me old and ugly? What a rude child! Kyson, arenât you going to correct her?â
Kyson smiled at Destinee and chose not to respond to Phillis.
Then, Destinee mentioned, âDaddy, I remember a saying that fits here.
What do they call it⦠Delusionâ¦?â
Kyson gently corrected her, âDelusional woman.
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âYes, thatâs it! Delusional woman! Old lady, that describes you perfectly!â
Destinee appeared mischievous and endearing.
She was as spirited and impish as a young Lucinda, her face a mirror image of Lucindaâs.
Kyson looked at Destineeâs face and was pleased to see her standing up for him.
Phillis was so infuriated that she struggled to keep her composure.
She fixed her gaze on Kyson and said, âYou have a child with your lover, yet you claimed to be unmarried and came on a blind date with me.
Youâre appalling, Kyson.
You show no respect for the Perez family.
Youâve embarrassed me!â
Before Kyson could respond, Destinee quickly interjected, âThe Perez family? Who are they? Iâve only heard of the Simmons, Payne, and Shaw families.
Theyâre the wealthiest clans in Cadiered.
Does the Perez family even rank among them?â
With a grin, Kyson replied, âIt seems the Perez family isnât in the top ten.
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Phillis was left speechless.
âOh, then why should anyone respect the Perez family?â Destineeâs eyes twinkled adorably as she said, âDaddy, I donât want this old, mean, and ugly woman to be my stepmom.
Sheâs like stinky poo, while youâre like a lovely flower.
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Phillis boiled with rage.